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    Merin N.

    Beautiful and serene place. I came here with a friend of mine. I would definitely be back with my family.

    Kitty C.

    I love the size and statues at this temple. Wish there was a tour guide, whether it's virtual or in person. Would love to teach my kids but im clueless as well. My family us to come here every Buddhist New Year. Always lots of vendors of all kinds of food, groceries, snacks, drinks, clothing, jewelry, toys, and all sorts of knick knacks. Come early to give your thanks to the monks and get your blessings. Some days may be busier than others due to crowds of people. I do wish they had a website or social media page to help update accurate times for blessings or events. When you come to visit from out of town it is a bummer to go when no vendors are set up or even coming too late. There is huge dance floor area, bathrooms, whether they are kept clean or not, trash and trashcans can be crazy full. Since it is Cali, make sure to bring a hat because shade can be hard to find. Making it hard for the old folks and kids. I do wish they has more interactive events that I cluded the public like Khmer games for adluts and kids. I wish my kids to experience our culture fully even if its one day of the year. I do like how cops on the premises to aid any situation, but I wish nothing happens on our holy grounds.

    Portia P.

    Had this on my bucket list & happy I made it. It was a great day to be outdoors & see the statues/decor. Very serene & peaceful. We seen a few monks walking around. I wish we had a tour guide to give us information or info in front of the statues cuz I had tons of questions. The guide we downloaded didn't have a lot of the statues. I also see a lot of African influence in some statues from hair texture, nose, lips. Interesting! The women's bathroom was unkept, way more than should be with light traffic flow. Great place to admire another culture!

    Vic C.

    Wat Dhammararam Buddhist Temple is located in a residential neighborhood that is hidden, in East Stockton. This is a Cambodian temple that is free to the public and is open every day, during daylight hours. This temple has over 100 statues, in which some are incredibly large and in excellent condition with colors of gold, red, yellow, green, etc and with amazing intricate detailing. The statues tell part of Buddha's story, from his birth to his childhood, to his last day on earth. One of the largest statues that may capture your eye is the 50 foot long Buddha, lying on his side. This statue is supposed to represent the end of his time on earth, showing him in the final moments before he reaches Nirvana. I learned about these statues from Stockton city's website (https://www.visitstockton.org/things-to-do/free-things-to-do/stockton-cambodian-buddhist-temple-wat-dharmararam/) and wanted to share the link in case you wish to learn about each statue if you decide to visit since there are no signs or plaques to read. Looking at all of the statues, my visit lasted at least 45 minutes. Please note that there are restrooms available for the public to use. But I do want to mention that the woman's restroom wasn't that clean during the visit. Also when I visited, it was pretty empty and only saw another couple when I was about to leave. There is only one entrance and same exit. So when you drive over here, you may pass some gates that are closed but you will eventually find the entrance. You can drive all the way to the back and you will find these amazing statues. This temple is definitely a great hidden find that is worth a visit, even if you are not Cambodian or Buddhist (which I am neither of). Also fun fact, Huell Howser came here in 2007 and featured it on his show, Road Trip.

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    Zin M.

    My family's from Myanmar so culturally and religiously possibly similar to Cambodia. The statues depict Buddha's life and his journey to become Buddha. The walls of the prayer room also contain the different stories about the life of Buddha. Beautiful temple! I'll have to come back to check out the festivities and foods during Cambodian new yr since I don't know much about Cambodian culture. There is a public restroom, was clean when I was there. There is also drinking water. I did see a lady speaking English to a Caucasian man and explaining about the temple...

    Jay W.

    This is a very peaceful place. Beautiful statues and you feel your zen as soon as you walk in. I felt very refreshed as soon as I was done. This is a secret spot for everyone to check out regardless what religion you are.

    Joyce Z.

    With the cloud of the coronavirus closing in on us especially with the Grand Princess as a reminder for the next month of how close it was hitting home, sleepless and at best restless nights and anxiety over such uncertainty became a norm for many of us in the Bay.  So on our last road trip to Sacramento to return an item just days before our Shelter In Place went into effect, we finally stopped at the Wat Dhammararam Buddhist Temple.   In a quiet area in the Southeast edge of Stockton of all places by Hwy 99 is this Cambodian temple that offered me the peace and hope I so desperately needed in the midst of chaos.  No problem with social distancing which was already in our vocabulary as we had it all to ourselves for the hour we were there.  With the giant 50 foot long sleeping Buddha the main attraction, there are 50 other colorful statues to enjoy at a leisurely pace and the temple itself which was open but shoes need to be removed before entering.   It was a much needed respite for me to rebalance and would be a perfect place to just meditate if we had more time.  Donation boxes are located throughout of which I chose some of my favorites to add to their donation boxes.  Worth every dollar. As if we need any more proof that God was looking out for us, we had a break in the rain the entire time we were there only to start pouring minutes after we left. Another sign to never lose hope.

    Stuti V.

    I had no idea that this exist. I am still in awe of this temple. So well maintained. The temple depicts the story of Buddha and his journey. The statues are huge and beautiful. They are very well made and kept so nicely. They are made to perfection. The eyes speak volume. They even have a prayer room and a big hall in middle to organize events. Amble parking and public restrooms are available. If you believe in this culture and want to learn about Buddha then def recommend trying it out.

    The reclining buddha
    Andy P.

    Really bummed that the Khmer new year was cancelled last year and this year due to covid 19. But really hope that things will normalize by next year so we can enjoy the Khmer New Year (Thai/Lao/Myanmar/Sri Lankan) again Because it really is a joy to be here not just spending time with the family and friends but due to numerous yummy food stations, clothes merchandise, and great music. During the new year festivity make sure to come early for the FREE parking in the temple for it gets full. Keep driving and pass the signs that charges for parking, because temple has free parking spots. However, try your best to go around for you will get lucky to find empty spots foe some folks just go in and out mainly to medidate, leave their donation and grab some food to go. But if you don't have the time to look for a free parking spot, you're more than welcome to park by the nearby houses who will charge you parking fee, which is ridiculous, these homeowners can't even spell right but has the nerve to charge for parking, will include pic from the greedy people. If you don't want to go to the festivity, anyone is welcome to visit in the daytime and walk outside the temple and enjoy the scenery when in the area. When meditating or just want to observe the temple please make sure to remove your shoes/footwear prior to entering.

    Linda S.

    It's one of the nicest temples I have been to for New years. Love the gigantic statues. I wish they had a guide or someone to explain the story behind each statue there because I would've love to learn about it. I guess I could have done some research prior, but I wasn't expecting to see that many. The food was okay. Some were good, some were not, but prices were fair. There were alot of parking and it was free.

    Shari W.

    We were looking for a place to stop and nurse the baby between Lake Tahoe and Sunnyvale. I figured she'd be awake and ready by Stockton so I searched for things to do in Stockton and this Cambodian temple popped up. The photos are stunning. In reality it kind of an odd place. Like a deserted fair grounds. Drive in through a narrow gate and park and walk to the back to take in the giant colorful sculptures. It actually made a great 30 minute stop, and the baby was nursed and ready to go!

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    Pamela C.

    Come and join us for a Cambodian New Year celebration ! This place is GREAT! Best Cambodian food and snacks. My all time favorite dishes is beef sticks, sticky rice and papaya salad extra spicy Lao sausages is delicious! People are super friendly, good food, good Khmer music and best part is start dancing like no one is watching! Forgot to mention, get to meet singer Jay Chan!

    Visitors - even my little boys- felt welcome to visit.
    anne w.

    We have family in Stockton and have been scores of times, yet we had never explored this very interesting site. My family- including my little boys- felt very welcome to wander around this beautiful, thought-provoking, surreal place in an unexpected location. Very cool!

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    I am so glad that the temple is open post Covid. I needed a place to quiet the mind and practice my…read moremeditation and Wat Buddhanusorn is a perfect place for anyone seeking peace. The temple is open for anyone who wants to practice meditation inside or outside of the temple. There is a nice pathway that circles the temple and not a lot of people come here during the morning or afternoons. It's free and open to the public, social distancing is practiced and everyone wears a mask (even the monks). I have been back to my Tuesday evening meditation group here for almost a yr, thanks to Covid (jk), via Zoom. We still meet through zoom bc it is so easy for anyone who lives far away, or can't make it with the commute. I really enjoy talking to Ajahn Maha Prasert, the Abbott at the temple and he is so kind and easy to talk to. The Abbott really cares about the well being of people and I am so blessed to be a part of this community. I really feel so welcome every time I come here. I'm non-Thai and it doesn't matter because everyone here is so kind and will help you if you are new. It's a really lovely community between the sangha and lay people. I really feel like I'm in Thailand at times, lol! If you're missing Thailand and the beautiful Thai community this is the place to be! I'm so glad it's available to anyone for free.

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